Vitamin E

  • Vitamin E refers to a group of eight fat-soluble compounds.

Functions:

  • Vitamin E has many functions in the body.

  • Vitamin E has been proven to fight clots in the circulatory system and prevent further clots, making it a valuable Vitamin, especially in elderly people.

  • It has also been proven to gradually heal scar tissue.

  • One of the most important effect of the vitamin is that it regulates the heart.

  • The standard amount of vitamin E that should be taken daily is 15 IU.

  • People have been give as much as 3200



    IU with no side effects as this is a remarkably safe vitamin.

  • Amazingly enough,Vitamin E can be used to treat sever and minor burns.

  • When the vitamin is applied to the burn area, it severely reduces swelling, scar tissue and increases healing time if applied twice daily.

  • Vitamin E is commonly found in almonds, hazelnuts, spinach broccoli and seeds.

Fun Facts:

  • Fun fact 1: There are three different types of Vitamin K, vitamin K1, vitamin K2 and vitamin K3.

  • Fun fact 2: Vitamin K Prevents Arterial Plaque & Heart Disease.

  • Fun Fact 3: Build Strong Bones, Prevent Osteoporosis.



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Sources:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081015125426AATfQlW
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_E
http://www.doctoryourself.com/vitamin_e.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002406.htm